Minnesota is one of the largest states by land and sits near the middle in population size. In 2025, about 5.76 million people live in the state, according to World Population Review. The population has been climbing steadily in recent years. Between 2021 and 2022 alone, more than 59,000 new residents were added, thanks to … Read more
Many social and health markers were significantly disrupted in 2020 with the pandemic. Mortality rates increased, and fewer people sought medical care. Fertility rates dropped sharply. Employment levels and other economic indicators were greatly impacted. The workplace changed drastically. Education faced unprecedented challenges in 2020. Another social marker impacted by the pandemic was marriage in … Read more
Every day, around 8,460 people pass away in the U.S., a number that speaks volumes about public health, societal shifts, and medical progress, as reported by the World Population Review. With roughly 346 million residents, the country faces ongoing challenges and trends in mortality. Let’s break down the key factors shaping these numbers. Most of … Read more
The state’s population growth rate currently stands at approximately 0.26% per year, positioning Alabama as the 36th fastest-growing state in the nation. This growth rate reflects a larger trend of the state maintaining a steady population increase despite the challenges many regions face. As of 2025, Alabama’s population is estimated at 5,143,030 people as per … Read more
Hawaii begins 2025 with about 1.39 million residents, down from 1.41 million just five years ago. The decline may seem small on paper, but it carries a larger story. More than 20,000 people have left the islands since 2020, often citing housing costs that now average $870,000 for a single-family home and limited job opportunities … Read more
Immigrants have consistently played a crucial role in the U.S. economy, contributing to business formation, job creation, and innovation. Their entrepreneurial spirit has powered both small businesses and billion-dollar corporations, fueling economic growth across multiple industries. In 2013 alone, immigrants contributed $1.6 trillion to the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), and their impact has only … Read more
The Americas are home to over 1 billion people, spread across 23 countries in North America and 12 in South America. But how similar are they? At first, the contrasts are striking. North America is wealthier and dominated by advanced economies like the United States and Canada, while South America relies heavily on natural resources … Read more
As of February 11, 2025, according to the latest United Nations estimates, the population of North America has reached approximately 386.7 million, with around 311 million residing in urban areas, as reported by Macrotrends. This accounts for 4.72% of the global population. Spanning an area of 18.65 million square kilometers (7.2 million square miles), the … Read more
In recent years, the United States has experienced notable fluctuations in crime rates. According to the FBI’s Quarterly Uniform Crime Report for January through June 2024, there was a 10.3% decrease in reported violent crimes compared to the same period in 2023. Specifically, murders decreased by 22.7%, rapes by 17.7%, robberies by 13.6%, and aggravated … Read more